severe headache, or loss of consciousness requires emergency medical evaluation.
These symptoms may indicate a serious condition, including stroke, infection, or another acute illness.
Do not assume sudden confusion is simply dementia or a medication side effect.
What Should You Do if You Take Several Medications?
Older adults sometimes take several prescription and over-the-counter products.
Taking multiple medicines can increase the chance of interactions and side effects.
A medication review may help identify:
Duplicate medications
Unnecessary sedating products
Anticholinergic burden
Drug interactions
Doses that may need adjustment
Safer alternatives
Bring a complete list of prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, supplements, and
